Category Archives: WGLR Local News
Children In Dubuque Raise Money For Western Iowa Flooding Victims
A group of children in Dubuque raised thousands of dollars for flooding victims in western Iowa. Their lemonade stands brought in more than $2,200 to be donated to the Salvation Army. It's the second ...
Jul 12, 2024
World War II Era Aircraft To Train At Dubuque For EAA
Historic aircraft will soon be seen over Dubuque. According to the Dubuque Regional Airport, members of the North American Trainer Association will be flying around the area from July 18 to July 21. A...
Jul 11, 2024
Judge Hears Arguments About The Parker Project
A judge on Tuesday heard oral arguments related to a request by the city of Galena and developers of a major resort project to overturn his previous decision that halted the project's development. The...
Jul 10, 2024
Mississippi River Slowly Receeding
The flooded Mississippi River is slowly descending from its crest in Dubuque. A report says the river stood at 22.15 feet at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Dubuque's railroad bridge, according to the National We...
Jul 09, 2024
Avelo Airlines Will Not Originiate Flights From Dubuque in 4th Quarter of 2024
Avelo Airlines informed the Dubuque Regional Airport on Monday that Dubuque will not be included in Avelo's flight schedule for the fourth quarter of 2024. Avelo had planned to resume direct flights f...
Jul 03, 2024
John Deere Dubuque Works To Lay off 100 Workers
Deere & Company has announced plans to lay off about 100 workers from its Dubuque facility later this summer. Deere & Co. plans to lay off about 100 production employees at the Dubuque Works p...
Jul 01, 2024
Mississippi River Approaching Flood Stage
The flooding Mississippi River stood at 17.43 feet at Dubuque at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Flood stage is 17 feet at the bridge. Forecasters expect the river to c...
Jun 27, 2024
Another TSA Pre-check Coming To Dubuque Airport
The Dubuque Regional Airport and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will host a week-long TSA PreCheck enrollment event at the Dubuque Airport, from Monday, July 29, through Friday, Augu...
Jun 27, 2024
The Great Galena Balloon Race Is This Weekend
Hot air balloons will be hovering around Jo Daviess County this weekend. The Great Galena Balloon Race will take place beginning Friday and continue through Sunday at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in t...
Jun 20, 2024
Bear Has Made Its Way Out Of Dubuque
Officials say a black bear that gained online fame for its time in Dubuque has left the city. Dubuque County Conservation Director Brian Preston confirmed Tuesday that the black bear seen across town ...
Jun 19, 2024
